Month: August 2018

WBKO 21st annual Stand for Children DayWBKO… but also educational activities as well,” says Joshua Smith, volunteer and outreach coordinator for Community Education. Event organizers say they expect more than 1,000 kids to attend the event. In case of rain,… Continue Reading →

Chalkbeat Tennessee Memphis locals rally for extra school funding, demanding it be spent on student needsChalkbeat TennesseeParticipating organizations included Stand for Children Tennessee, Campaign for School Equity, Tennessee Charter School Center, Shelby County Young Democrats, the Memphis Grassroots Organizing Coalition,… Continue Reading →

Chalkbeat Indiana Campaign for IPS tax referendums gets a $100000 boost from advocacy groupChalkbeat IndianaStand for Children Indiana, the local chapter of a national organization, will also launch a vast door-knocking campaign in support of two referendums requesting an extra… Continue Reading →

Campaign for IPS referendums gets a $100K boost from advocacy groupIndianapolis Business JournalA parent organizing and advocacy group is donating $100,000 to the campaign for more taxpayer funding for Indianapolis Public Schools. Stand for Children Indiana, the local chapter of… Continue Reading →

The Advocate Louisiana education group calls for Connie Bernard’s resignation in wake of profanity-filled videoThe AdvocateStand for Children Louisiana, a prominent educational group in the state, is asking Connie Bernard to step down from her seat on the East Baton… Continue Reading →

The Philadelphia Tribune Children on the front linesThe Philadelphia TribuneThough children and teenagers in Freedom Schools are too young to vote themselves, they held rallies and marches urging adults to get registered and vote for leaders this election cycle and… Continue Reading →

wreg.com Live at 9: Mayor Mark Luttrell, Cents Ability & Jurassic Jailwreg.comYou’re invited to a panel discussion tomorrow, where you can learn more about how Shelby County Schools are funded and where they might not be adequately nor fairly funded.… Continue Reading →

WBKO 21st annual Stand for Children DayWBKO… but also educational activities as well,” says Joshua Smith, volunteer and outreach coordinator for Community Education. Event organizers say they expect more than 1,000 kids to attend the event. In case of rain,… Continue Reading →